A Silver and Lapis Lazuli Box, Probably English, Early 17th Century with Later Alterations

A Silver and Lapis Lazuli Box, Probably English, Early 17th Century with Later Alterations

square with lappet base rim, tooled border below the rim, monster-form brackets at the corners, seated hounds and ?stag on the cover, probably from an early 17th century English salt, engraved on base with scratch weight 10=19, silver-lined, with probably later lapis panels, feet, and finial

20 oz. 10 dwt. gross

634.4 g

length 4 1/2 in.

11.5 cm